It depends on what we are talking about.
In mathematics, 2 x 3 'equals six' means that '2 x 3' has the same mathematical value as 6, even though expressed in different terms.
But in the field of human relationships, 'all men are equal' means that all people are equal in status and equally deserving of respect, justice and dignity, but it does not mean that everyone is the same, because we clearly are not.
Equal, as in A is tantamount to B means A is virtually the same as B in effect or outcome.
equal
total
having no equal; exceptional:
Justice Thurgood Marshall
Burnt does not mean the same as the word equal.
Equivalent, same, equal to, same value, same magnitude, etc...
Equal with a "q" means with the same measure. People with the same height are equal.
To be equivalent means to be the same as a value or thing. So yes, it does mean equal.
it means same to you
same as or equal to
It means they are the same.
It means they are the same.
It means having the same value.
Equivalent to means equal to or the same as.
they are the same.
"Equal" means they are the same whether in geometry or another math.